ES Install Tech

Trane Technologies • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The ES Install Tech installs, commissions, diagnoses, repairs, and starts up HVAC systems. The role uses knowledge of air conditioning theory, pipe fitting, air distribution, controls, and mechanical layouts to complete assigned projects and activities on time. Work is field-based at customer locations, with regular travel and occasional overnight stays.

The technician prepares for installations by reviewing building layouts, anticipating challenges, gathering materials, and coordinating work with customers and other trades. The position also includes performing site surveys, replacements, modifications, and start-ups; maintaining inventory, company equipment, tools, and vehicles; documenting labor, materials, progress, costs, and other job details; and submitting required paperwork promptly. The technician provides customer technical support and training, identifies repair needs, helps ensure customer satisfaction, and provides sales leads to appropriate personnel. Safety, security, and accountability for company assets are ongoing responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically at least 2–5 years of experience in commercial HVAC installation.
• Knowledge of air conditioning theory, pipe fitting, air distribution, controls, and mechanical layouts.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Working proficiency with a handheld computer, such as a smartphone or iPad.
• Valid driver’s license held for at least 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations, including specified violations or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous three years.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school or formal training.
• State contractor licenses, such as HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, or Gas Installer.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, diagnose, repair, and start up HVAC systems.
• Plan, analyze, and complete assigned projects and activities in a timely manner.
• Use hand tools and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications to mount, hang, fit, and install equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal contracting processes.
• Perform site surveys, replacements, modifications, and start-ups as needed or requested by customers.
• Prepare for on-site installations by examining building layouts, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating work with other trades.
• Maintain assigned inventory and company equipment, and document related activities.
• Record parts, materials, labor, and other costs for each assignment; return unused resources.
• Provide training and follow-up training at customer sites.
• Provide sales leads to appropriate personnel.
• Complete and maintain job paperwork and files, including daily time, progress, and duration records; submit required paperwork and reports promptly.
• Provide technical support to customers on assigned projects.
• Serve as the direct customer contact, service equipment at customer locations, and identify, analyze, diagnose, and repair equipment and systems to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Keep current on Trane products related to installation of direct digital control systems.
• Inspect vehicles, maintain vehicle and service records, and schedule and track repairs and maintenance.
• Inspect tools and equipment for signs of wear.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain security and accountability of company-issued and procured assets by recording their use, wear, and condition.
• Travel regularly, including occasional overnight stays, and maintain flexibility to work overtime and weekends as business requires.

Benefits

• Health insurance effective on day one for the employee and family.
• Holistic wellness programs with incentives.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED